a passing away

think i've seen a lot this week, the good, the bad, the bo-chups and of course, the 'artificial'. a family member passed away last tuesday. been busy till saturday with the funeral proceedings, rushing there after work almost every day. it was not such a pleasant experience, not because of the passing away (she lived to a ripe old age). it was more because of the endless gossiping and grumbling among the relatives.